Blogging is my hobby so I would say that I blog for myself. Sometimes I ask myself why I blog, or why I cosplay or draw. Sometimes I have thoughts like, “There will always be people who do it better than you. What impact do you make?” but I don’t think that this is a correct way of thinking. Undoubtedly, there are people who are better but there is only one of you- and no one can be better at being you.
1. I blog because I hate boredom. I become bored very easily, did you know?
2. Even though I say that I blog for myself, I still want my writing to impact at least one person. One person, that’s all I wish for. I believe that I have accomplished this. Should there ever be a time where absolutely no one reads my blog, I am unsure if I would keep writing.
You could argue that the satisfaction I gain from impacting another person is still blogging for myself.
3. I need an outlet. I spend so much time watching shows. How could I not write down my thoughts about an episode or show that left a big impression on me?
4. My hope is that people will become interested in the things I like after reading my posts. ^^
5. Online friends and the AniBlogger community. This should be placed higher but I’m listing these in random order. I’ve been lucky enough to have met a couple of blogger friends in real life. ^^
6. I can convey how I feel through writing. When I write a blog post, I feel like I am writing a letter.
7. It is a record. This is probably one of the most important reasons to me.
8. “Hey! I exist!” This is also a feeling I want to convey when I update my blog. I really value all the comments, emails, and messages I receive from readers and blogger friends.
9. I don’t want to stop writing. Sure, I write messages through social media every day. I argue that writing on the blog is different and I don’t want to lose the routines of reading or writing.
10. I genuinely enjoy blogging.
11. Self-care.
I don’t have desires to monetize my blog or make money off of my blog. I don’t want to make a career out of this. As Lumi said before, my blog is my corner of the internet.
Hitting the delete key over and over again is my visualization exercise for when I am trying to fall asleep (Albeit a lot slower than in your GIF).
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I hit the delete key a lot, hahaha. I try not to overshare or go too personal on here.
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If its of any help, you had an impact on me 🙂 I would have never tried a live action remake of an anime if you hadn’t told me about Erased. I ended up really enjoying it! ✌
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I remember that! Yay, happy to hear that. 😁😁
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“Hey, I exist!”
That may be the most important reason of all, simply to be noticed, to remind the world of who and what you are.
A blog without likes and comments and follows would be pretty sad.
How much you share depends on your personal boundaries. Everyone is different. Cosplay photos are bolder visually than a lot of people would ever get. Other people get deeper into self help.
It is all good!
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That’s so true, Fred. Blogging and internet lets you be known to people in other parts of the world, which is awesome.
I think I’m okay with cosplay photos but the deeper, self-help stuff I’m a bit more private about. Anything that involves my personal friendships/relationships and work/school stuff as well. To me, my blo is a space to post my reviews, cosplays and drawings (anything I create).
Thanks Fred!
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Sometimes I post more of myself than most. It’s my own version of cosplay. 😂
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“How could I not write down my thoughts about an episode or show that left a big impression on me? ”
How do you know you’re a writer?
You can’t not write.
Looks like you’re a writer!
“Hey! I exist!”
You know, I really thought about that, but that’s a profoundly good point. Right now, I’m sitting in North America, and instead of watching TV playing a video games or bothering my wife while she expands her business, I read your post. Then I thought about your post. Then I responded to your post.
My day is different because I read your post.
Your words impacted my life’s trajectory.
That’s almost deep… Also kinda make me want to be really careful about what I write from now on!
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Wow, that is quite deep if you think about it. Glad to have impacted your life’s trajectory hahaha, and what a profound way through words. Thanks Crow for stopping by and leaving a comment!!
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I agree that blogging and posting on social media are different. Social media posts are equivalent to shouting at someone, whereas blogging is more like a conversation. Of course those are general statements and you can have conversations over social media. But more often than not, it seems ot be a tool used for marketing or beating people to death with one’s opinions.
Meeting blogging friends in real life sounds cool, although nearly everyone I interact with on wordpress lives outside the US.
Lastly, I also use the delete button a lot while writing! It’s amazing how bad my first drafts usually are…along with the second and third drafts 😛
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Right? I’m glad you agree that blogging and posting on social media are different! You put it nicely. 🙂
Yeah, I’ve been lucky enough. xD Oh man, I use the delete button when I think I will overshare. I’ve deleted entire blog post drafts/ideas because of this as well, hahaha.
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Yea, oversharing on the internet is a concern, especially if you’re using your blog on your resume. Then again, readers like it when we share personal details…I guess what constitutes oversharing is up to each blogger to decide.
I mostly use the delete button a lot because I’m perfectionistic when it comes to writing.
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Ah, I don’t intend to put my blog on my resume. 😅 I definitely see it useful for your blog though!!
Ah, perfectionism. I’m like that sometimes. XD
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Love this list! Really agree with it!
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Thank you! Writing it helped me rationalize why I blog. XD
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